New Year's Day has already passed this year.
Thursday, January 1, 2026
Key facts
- Date
- Thursday, January 1, 2026
- Day of the week
- Thursday
- Where observed
- Nationwide
- Holiday type
- Public holiday
- Week number
- 1
- Day of year
- 1
- Local time zone
- Asia/Manila
- Currency
- PHP
Long-weekend planner
New Year's Day falls on a Thursday in 2026. Take the Friday off to turn it into a four-day weekend.
This holiday in other years
Frequently asked questions
In Philippines, New Year's Day is on January 1, 2026 in 2026.
In 2026, New Year's Day falls on a Thursday.
Yes. New Year's Day is a public holiday observed nationwide in Philippines.
New Year's Day was on January 1, 2026 and has already passed this year.
The next New Year's Day in Philippines is on January 1, 2027.
Other public holidays in Philippines 2026
- Chinese New YearFeb 17
- Maundy Thursday (Huwebes Santo)Apr 2
- Good Friday (Biyernes Santo)Apr 3
- Holy Saturday (Sabado de Gloria)Apr 4
- Day of Valor (Araw ng Kagitingan)Apr 9
- Labour Day (Araw ng Paggawa)May 1
- Independence Day (Araw ng Kalayaan)Jun 12
- Ninoy Aquino Day (Araw ng Kamatayan ni Senador Benigno Simeon "Ninoy" Aquino Jr.)Aug 21
- National Heroes Day (Araw ng mga Bayani)Aug 31
- All Saints' Day EveOct 31
- All Saints' Day (Araw ng mga Santo)Nov 1
- Bonifacio Day (Araw ni Gat Andres Bonifacio)Nov 30
- Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary (Kapistahan ng Immaculada Concepcion)Dec 8
- Christmas EveDec 24
- Christmas Day (Araw ng Pasko)Dec 25
- Rizal Day (Araw ng Kamatayan ni Dr. Jose Rizal)Dec 30
- Last Day of The Year (Huling Araw ng Taon)Dec 31
About these dates
The New Year's Day date for Philippines 2026 is compiled from public official sources and was last updated on August 7, 2026.